Lab Technician 3 (Chemistry)

Dexcom Inc.; Athenry; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits program

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Dexcom Corporation is seeking a Lab Technician III (Chemistry) in Ireland to join a GMP manufacturing team focused on high‑quality CGM devices. You will execute manufacturing processes, calibrate and maintain lab equipment, and perform analytical tests to ensure product quality.

The role emphasizes data tracking, trend analysis, and the preparation of experimental reports, with strict adherence to GMP/QMS, safety standards, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Execute manufacturing processes in GMP chemistry lab.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform analytical testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity).
• Track data, trend results, and report OOS observations.
• Write experimental reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and QMS procedures.
• Uphold laboratory safety and quality documentation.
• Deliver tasks to supervisor-specified targets.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing processes in GMP chemistry lab.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform analytical testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity).
• Track data, trend results, and report OOS observations.
• Write experimental reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and QMS procedures.
• Uphold laboratory safety and quality documentation.
• Deliver tasks to supervisor-specified targets.

Skills

Solutions manufacturing

Raw material testing

Equipment calibration

Data tracking & analysis

Experimental reporting

GMP quality systems

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Leaving Certificate/L5

Level 8 degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

IOQ testing

pH testing

Job description

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

This role is on a fixed (non rotational) day shift pattern which will be a 12-hour shift (7am – 7pm) every Friday to Sunday and alternate Thursdays, following a repeating 4-on/3-off – 3-on/4-off schedule.

Shift Premium: 20% premium

Meet the team:

Working as a Lab Technician III (Chemistry) at Dexcom can be a rewarding role and a gateway to development within the medical devices industry. Our production takes place predominantly in a GMP chemistry laboratory and the role involves executing Dexcom’s manufacturing processes and testing procedures to the highest level of quality and precision. You will also be responsible for the laboratory equipment, including daily calibrations, preventative maintenance, analytical testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of processes involving laboratory equipment. You will be responsible for manufacturing Dexcom’s Continuous Glucose Monitors on one of our shifts (24/7 Operation), ensuring the highest quality product reaches our customers. We are looking to establish a culture of attention to detail, quality and safety with a focus on continuous improvement. You will become recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Dexcom solutions manufacturing processes, chemistry laboratory equipment and will become a leader in your area.

Where you come in:

• Experienced in solutions and/or raw material manufacturing processes
• Experienced in raw material and finished good testing (pH, conductivity, viscosity)
• Experienced in equipment calibration, IOQ, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experienced in data tracking, trending, reporting observations, out-of-specifications and root cause analysis
• Experience with writing experimental reports, summaries and protocols.
• Compliant to all quality procedures under QMS and an advocate for Right First Time principles
• Complete and maintain quality documentation under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Comply with all safety requirements and be an advocate for laboratory safety
• Complete tasks to predefined deliverables/targets as assigned by your supervisor.
• This position assumes and performs other duties as assigned.

What makes you successful:

• Typically requires 4-6 years of related experience and Leaving Certificate/equivalent qualification (L5), or 0-1 years experience and minimum level 8 degree
• 4 to 6 years medical device and/or pharmaceutical and cleanroom experience
• Experienced in a chemistry laboratory supporting manufacturing operations
• Attention to detail and experience troubleshooting equipment
• Be punctual, complete task efficiently
• Team player
• Growth mindset
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and personal interaction skills
• Fluent spoken and written English

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

AI in Hiring Notice:

We may use AI supported tools to help make our hiring process more efficient, consistent, and accessible for candidates around the world. All hiring decisions are made by people.

At Dexcom, we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and welcome candidates of all genders and gender identities to apply. If any wording in this description appears unintentionally gendered or exclusionary, please be assured this is not intentional.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary to aid a disability, requests should be sent to Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

The annualised base salary for this position is from €37,230.00 to €48,180.00 gross. Final offer will depend on your qualifications, competencies, and professional experience.